Our schools. Our future. Let’s build it together.
Thursday, April 30, 2026 | 7:30 to 11:00 AM
Thermo Fisher Scientific, 5225-1 Verona Rd., Fitchburg 53711
Madison is growing, and our schools are planning for it. What our community invests in today shapes what this city becomes.
The 4th Annual Schools Make Madison Summit brings together business leaders, civic partners, educators, and community members for a morning that goes beyond conversation. This is where Madison shows up for its public schools.
Over breakfast and three hours of programming, you’ll hear from MMSD Superintendent Dr. Joe Gothard, keynote speaker Cindy Green on MMSD’s boundary review and long-range planning, and a live panel featuring the businesses and schools already doing this work together.
What to Expect
7:30 AM
Breakfast and Networking Connect with fellow civic leaders over breakfast provided by Thermo Fisher Scientific. Student musicians perform live as guests arrive.
8:15 AM
Keynote: MMSD Excellence Together and Building for the Future Cindy Green, MMSD Assistant Superintendent of Strategy and Innovation, presents on the district’s two-year school boundary review and long-range planning. Madison expects more than 100,000 new residents by 2050. Where our schools go and who they serve shapes this city for a generation. Summit attendees hear the full picture first.
8:55 AM
Student Performers Students are why everyone in the room is here. This is what investment looks like.
9:45 AM
Superintendent Remarks Dr. Joe Gothard, MMSD Superintendent and MPSF Board Member, connects the district’s work to the civic case for community investment.
10:00 AM
Adopt-a-School Panel Three business-school partnerships. Three different entry points. One shared commitment to Madison students.
Panelists include Exact Sciences and Anana Elementary, Illumina BioMedical and Huffman Keel Construction with Toki Middle School, and Ingold Family Foundation with La Follette High School.
Show up for Madison.
Hear from the people building MMSD’s future.
Meet the businesses already partnering with schools.
Leave knowing exactly where you fit in this work.
Thank You to Our Sponsor
Thermo Fisher Scientific is the presenting sponsor and venue host for the 2026 Schools Make Madison Summit and an active Adopt-a-School partner.
Join us April 30.
Space is limited to 150 guests with a suggested $100 donation. Every dollar supports Madison’s public schools through the Teacher Support Network, Adopt-a-School partnerships, and endowments at all 52 MMSD schools.
Questions about this event? Contact Megan Ross at mross@schoolsmakemadison.org
